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EFF Dissects the Gizmodo Warrant
Electronic Frontier Senior Staff Attorney Matt Zimmerman says that
Federal and California law both protect reporters against police
searches aimed at uncovering confidential sources or seizing other
information developed during newsgathering activities. Yet on Friday,
agents with the Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team (REACT) executed
a search warrant at Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's home, searching for
evidence related to Gizmodo's scoop on what appears to be a prerelease
version of Apple's next iPhone model. The warrant does not reveal
whether Chen himself is considered a criminal suspect, or what alleged
crime the police are investigating, but Chen was not arrested. All of
his computers and hard drives (among other materials) were seized for
further search and analysis.
Zimmerman contends that under California and federal law, this
warrant should never have been issued, and it likely violates the
Privacy Protection Act, observing that the police appear to have gone
too far, with the REACT team, "a partnership of 17 local, state, and
federal agencies" with a "close working partnership with the high tech
industry," seeming to have leapt eagerly to Apple's aid before it
looked at the law, putting the presumed interests of an important local
company before rights guaranteed by law.
Link: OverREACTing:
Dissecting the Gizmodo Warrant
Rush Limbaugh: The Fascinating Case of the Lost
iPhone
Conservative talk radio personality Rush Limbaugh, a longtime Mac
computer aficionado, holds forth on the Gizmodo/Lost 4G iPhone saga,
noting:
"...Apple asked for the phone back, and the Gizmodo guys, 'Okay, but
we want your request in writing.' So Apple's legal counsel sends the
request in writing. Now, you Gizmodo guys, and you Gawker guys
[editor's note: Gawker Media owns Gizmodo], this is where you erred.
Your response to Apple's letter was juvenile and snarky and totally
unnecessary. I don't know that Apple is behind these charges that had
been brought or might be brought against one of the Gizmodo editors,
because this is a criminal, not a civil complaint. Apple may not have
any control over whether or not the DA out there levels charges. If it
was a civil case then Apple could say, okay, go after 'em or not go
after 'em, but if it is a criminal case, if the DA out there thinks
that Gizmodo essentially knew it knowingly bought a stolen phone,
traded in stolen merchandise, then the Gizmodo editor, Jason Chen, may
not be protected by the Shield Law. The Shield Law says that
journalists cannot be charged and cannot have search warrants executed
against their home or their office or whatever, but in this case, if
it's stolen property, if that's the angle the cops are going for then
the Shield Law may not apply, and this little editor could be in for
some trouble....'
"....One more thing on this Gawker-Gizmodo-Apple new 4G iPhone
thing. .... The guy in the bar who found the phone on the bar stool did
try to return it to Apple. He called tech support. He called every
number that you can find for Apple, and everywhere he called the people
didn't know what he was talking about, assumed he was a kook, and hung
up on him - or thanked him and sent him away."
Link:
The Fascinating Case of the Gawker Guys and the Lost iPhone
A Month with the iPad: Surprises and
Disappointments
Macworld's editors say that:
"Given the amount of hype that preceded the iPad's release, it's
hard to believe that it would bear any great surprises not touted by
Apple or that it could possibly live up to expectations. Still, when we
unpacked our iPads on April 3 and used them over the next three weeks,
we found unexpected delights as well as features that made us go
'Hmm....'"
Link:
A Month with the iPad: Surprises and Disappointments
Free Downloadable iPad Starter Guide
Macworld's Jason Snell says:
"The Macworld Superguides are available as downloadable PDFs, on
paper, and some of them even appear as iPhone apps.
"We're excited about bringing these books to the iPad via Apple's
iBookstore. But we're not in there yet.
"So . . . we've decided to . . . release a free,
short book in ePub format . . . the Macworld iPad Starter
Guide, a basic orientation guide for the iPad, with information about
its basic features, included apps, iPod functionality, iWork and other
add-on apps, and accessories . . . it's available for the
low, low price of free."
Link:
Free Downloadable iPad Book: Macworld's iPad Starter Guide
(download
link)
How to Use Your iPad in Landscape Orientation with
a Dock
Book Of Joe says:
"It's much easier, faster and more comfortable to type on the
keyboard dock or a Bluetooth keyboard than with the on-screen virtual
keyboard.
"The problem is that the iPad as configured forces you into placing
it in portrait mode to attach it to the keyboard dock or basic
dock.
"This vexed me from day one and I vowed to figure out a simple hack
around it until Apple adds a docking port on the long side...."
Link:
How to Use Your iPad in Landscape Orientation with the Keyboard Dock or
Basic Dock
Nearly 30% of 1G iPhones Still In Use
AppleInsider's Neil Hughes reports:
"Just 2 percent of all iPhone OS handsets* still in use are Apple's
first-generation iPhone, but a new calculation estimates that amounts
to nearly 30 percent of the 6.1 million iPhones sold between June 2007
and July 2008."
* That includes the iPod touch, not just iPhones. AdMob calculates
that 40% of iPhone OS traffic comes from the iPod touch, 60% from the
iPhone. dk
Link:
Nearly 30% of Apple's First-gen iPhones Are Still In Use -
Report
Link: March
2010 Mobile Metrics Report
Kaspersky: iPhone's Long-term Future Bleak
PC Advisor's Rosemary Hattersley reports that the death of the
iPhone is being foretold, with the projected outlook for both desktop
PCs and laptops not much better, according to company CEO and founder
of Kaspersky Lab, Eugene Kaspersky, who thinks both are set to be
consigned to history.
Kaspersky predicts that the Apple will cease to exist or occupy a
much smaller niche by five years from now, and that of the five main
mobile platforms currently in existence, the only two guaranteed to
last beyond the next five years are Android and Symbian.
He also believes that open source platforms will outlast closed
systems such as the iPhone OS, BlackBerry OS, and Windows Mobile, and
that if they hope to survive, closed systems must change their approach
and drop restrictions on developers, adding that if Apple refuses to
change its approach, the iPhone will morph into niche product for
die-hard Apple fans, no longer a mass market product, an outcome
Kaspersky suggests Steve Jobs would be content with.
Link:
Kaspersky: iPhone's Long-term Future Bleak
Opera Mini: The Impact of the iPhone
In just two weeks since its release, the iPhone is already the
third-most popular handset for Opera Mini users worldwide, according to
Opera's State of the Mobile Web Report. The release of the iPhone
version also portends changes to the top 10 list. According to
preliminary numbers, the United States may soon have the fifth-most
Opera Mini users, displacing Nigeria, South Africa and Ukraine on its
ascent up the list.
Opera's State of the Mobile Web Report, published monthly, provides
information on the top global trends affecting the mobile Web. The full
report is available from opera.com (English only). In addition to a
short preview of the iPhone's impact, the report highlights global
statistics, reviews the mobile browsing trends in the European Union
(EU) and includes a look at worldwide handset metrics.
Global trends
- In March 2010, Opera Mini had over 55.2 million users, a 9.3%
increase from February 2010 and more than 140% compared to March
2009.
- Those 55.2 million people viewed more than 25.8 billion pages in
March 2010. • Since February, page views have gone up 17.4%.
Since March 2009, page views have increased 200%.
- In March 2010, Opera Mini users generated over 396 million MB of
data for operators worldwide. Since February, the data consumed went up
by 19.8%. Data in Opera Mini is compressed up to 90%. If this data were
uncompressed, Opera Mini users would have viewed over 3.6 petabytes of
data in March. Since March 2009, data traffic is up 166%.
- The top 10 countries for Opera Mini usage in March 2010 were:
Russia, Indonesia, India, China, Ukraine, South Africa, Nigeria, the
United States, Vietnam and the United Kingdom. The top 10 remains
unchanged from the previous month.
iPhone impact preview
Following the launch of the iPhone in mid-April, this month we
preview some of the initial data from Opera Mini's release on the
iPhone. These preliminary numbers will be reviewed in greater depth
when we publish April's numbers next month.
The Apple iPhone is currently the #3 device used by Opera Mini users
worldwide. All the other top 20 devices are Nokia and Sony Ericsson
handsets.
The Apple iPhone is currently the #1 device used by Opera Mini users
in the United States, well ahead of BlackBerry (which previously
occupied the top spot).
Next month's top 10 countries may be in for a change. By mid-April,
due to the iPhone launch, the United States jumped from #8 to #5 in the
top 10 countries list.
Out of the top 10 countries according to Opera Mini usage, the
United States and the United Kingdom are the two countries where the
Apple iPhone has become the #1 device used by Opera Mini users. Beyond
the top 10 countries, Australia, Korea, Canada, Germany and Japan are
other examples of places where the iPhone has become the device of
choice for Opera Mini users.
EU trends
This month's report also looks at mobile Web trends in the European
Union (EU). The top 10 countries using Opera Mini in that region are
the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy,
Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Netherlands and Finland.
Some numbers: From March 2009 to March 2010, page views in the top
10 countries of the EU increased by 82%, unique users increased by 60%
and data transferred increased by 71%.
Growth rates in the EU: Slovakia and Germany lead the top 10
countries of the region in terms of page-view growth (139.7% and
120.8%, respectively). Italy and Romania lead the top 10 countries of
the region in growth of unique users (140.4% and 121.4%, respectively).
Romania leads the top 10 countries of the region in page views per
user, with each user browsing 361 pages on average each month.
In the EU, among mobile Web users, Google is at the top of the
rankings in 9 out of the top 10 countries. In the Czech Republic,
Google is number 2 (behind Seznam).
Opera Mini users in the EU generally prefer Nokia and Sony Ericsson
handsets, with a couple of LG and Samsung phones occasionally showing
up in the handset rankings.
Global handset trends
In Part 4 of the report, we look at look at handsets around the
world and rank them according to unique users of Opera Mini, downloads
of Opera Mini, and page views per user on each device.
- Nokia dominates download and user metrics, while Sony Ericsson
users typically browse the Web more actively with their phones; Sony
Ericsson phones lead in the page-view-per-user metric.
- The top 10 handsets for Opera Mini unique users are (in order):
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic, Nokia 6300, Nokia 2700c, Nokia N70, Nokia 5310
XpressMusic, Nokia 3110c, Nokia N73, Nokia 2330c, Nokia 5800d, Nokia
6700c
- The top 10 handsets for Opera Mini downloads are (in order): Nokia
6300, Nokia N70, Nokia 3110c, Nokia N73, Nokia 5130 XpressMusic, Nokia
5800d, Nokia 7210, Nokia 6600, Nokia 2600c, Nokia E63
- The top 10 handsets ranked by page-views-per-user are (in order):
Sony Ericsson W900i, Nokia E63, Sanyo SCP-2700, Sony Ericsson K800,
Sony Ericsson W302, Samsung SPH-M810, LG LX265, Sony Ericsson W508,
Nokia 3500, Nokia E71
What we say
"These numbers are more than just bragging rights; they are proof
that the joint efforts of our industry matter," said Jon von Tetzchner,
Cofounder, Opera Software. "We can clearly see that making the Web
available to everyone, no matter where they are or how they choose to
access it, makes a difference."
Link: Opera's State of the Mobile
Report
iPad Camera Adapter Supports USB Keyboards and
Audio
AppleInsider Staff reports:
"Early adopters of Apple's Pad's Camera Connection Kit have
discovered that the accessory can be used to connect a number of USB
devices to the tablet device in addition to cameras."
Link:
Apple's iPad Camera Adapter Supports USB Audio, Keyboards (purchase link)
Install Android on 1G iPhone
Engadget's Sean Hollister says:
"Last week, planetbeing claimed he'd ported
Android to the iPhone. This week, Android A Lot says you can, too.
If you've got an original iPhone 2G handy, there's now
a 68-step guide that can walk you through the entire
process...."
Link:
Install Android on iPhone 2G How-to Posted
Apps & Services
iPad a 'Photo and Information Appliance'
Thanks to FrameChannel
PR: For several years now, FrameChannel has been the leading
content platform for wireless digital photo frames - the first wave of
connected consumer devices to hit the market. FrameChannel marries your
personal photos from photosharing sites like Flickr and Picasa, with
all kinds of personal and localized information - your weather, your
news, your stocks, your favorite sports teams. FrameChannel pushes
constantly updated, personalized content to the frame's screen on your
kitchen counter, or in your family room or bedroom.
Along comes the iPad, the most amazing and beautiful connected
device we've ever seen. Great for games, entertainment, reading, and
browsing by day - and perfect as a photo and information device while
it's docked. All of your photos plus your tweets, Facebook
updates, stock quotes, all mixed in and presented as a slideshow. The
FrameChannel app comes with a default set of channels, but after you
create an account and personalize - all of the content can be
customized to feature your photos and favorite channels. (If you
already have a FrameChannel account, you can just pair it with your
iPad and you're done -we love convergence!)
With over 1000+ channels of content, there is absolutely something
for everyone - and the possibilities are endless. As a slideshow of
your content while you're making breakfast in the morning - from your
traffic and weather to news from the local high school about parent
teacher conferences - you can select what you want to see, when you
want to see it. Stock quotes only during the day, Facebook status
updates only on the weekends. You can see more photos or more sports
information - you can check out just one channel - like our local
channel that uses your zip code to give you local weather and weather
alerts, local and regional news, lottery scores, local stocks, news and
sports from local high schools, colleges and universities, plus events
in your area.
The iPad is the perfect delivery vehicle for FrameChannel - and we
aren't competing with any other iPad apps. We want you to use the
FrameChannel App when you are done playing for the day. Turn us on when
iPad is in the dock- and just enjoy! Again, once you personalize your
account all you need to do is open the app and select "play".
FrameChannel is the app of apps - and you have control over exactly
what you want to see. The scoreboard for Major League Baseball or the
pictures from your last family vacation - or both!
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbxVNHYsEoc&feature=youtube_gdata
Link: FrameChannel (download
link)
Free Wave Study Bible for iPhone OS
PR: Wave Study Bible Inc. introduces the Wave Study Bible
1.0.1 iPhone Edition, the most convenient and engaging Bible on the
planet, available immediately on Apple's iTunes App Store for iPhone
and iPod touch. This isn't like any Bible you have seen. Built for the
average person and not the Biblical scholar, Wave Study Bible makes it
simple to integrate the Word into your daily life.
It is simple. It is beautiful. Regular people find it easy to use.
It has a "fun" factor that helps to draw you in. Wave Challenge: If you
try it for 2 weeks, it will become your favorite way to read the
Bible.
Wave Study
Bible comes with four Bible versions (Greek New Testament, King James
Version, New English Translation, God's Word Translation). You can see
all of the versions side by side aligned by verse. Using the
in-application store you can add any of the standard versions to your
Wave Study Bible® (NASB, NKJV, NIV, NIrV, Message, ESV [coming],
NLT [coming]).
Unique Features:
- Bible versions are displayed in parallel columns
- All Bible versions are aligned on the current verse
- Colors are used to identify the kind of translation (cool colors
for word-for-word translations, earth tones for paraphrases, and in
between colors for dynamic equivalents)
- No Internet connection required to view Bible versions
- Simple, easy and fast search
- Touch Greek words to get its parsing and meaning
- Search on Greek word without typing any Greek characters
- Email verses to friends
- Has a BibleTutor that helps you learn how to read the Bible so God
speaks to you
Review Quotes:
"This app is different and better then any out there. It gets you
right into the Word, without all the layers of distractions. I've tried
a few other free Bible apps, but none are as easy or as satisfying to
use. Because the Bible text in this app is not tied to a website, I can
truly use my Wave Bible app anywhere... even with no Internet! The
color coding allows you to compare different versions of the Bible,
from the original Greek, to more liberal translations like the Message,
which is so helpful for deeper study. The search tools are fun and easy
to use. I love that I can discover the Greek word meanings and then do
a search to find all the other uses of that word in the New Testament.
This app is sure to be a staple in my personal Bible study. I recommend
it wholeheartedly to everyone!!"
- "I have all the best Bible apps . . . and this one is TOP
OF THE LINE . . . including fun and useful features other
don't have. Nice job!"
- "Love this app!"
- "An easy-on-the-eyes Bible to read on the go, with no need for
Internet or WiFi connection."
- "It gets you right into the Word without all the layers of
distractions."
- "I've tried a few other free Bible apps, but none are as easy or as
satisfying to use."
- "The search tools are fun and easy to use."
- "I have been wanting something like this for so long!"
- "I use it all the time"
- "I can't tell you how pleased I am with it."
- "I am having a blast doing the 'Wave Study Shake'!"
- "It makes reading the Bible so much easier."
- "I have all the best Bible apps... and this one is top of the
line"
- "This app is different and better than any out there. It gets you
right into the Word, without all the layers of distractions."
- "The interface is clean, simple and beautiful."
- "The inclusion of instant parsing and word meanings in the Greek NT
was an unexpected and pleasant surprise."
Device Requirements:
- iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
- Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
- 9.4 MB
Wave Study Bible is free and available worldwide exclusively through
the App Store in the Education category.
Link: Wave Study
Bible (download
link)
DaVinci's Golden Mean in iPhone Photography
PR: Daemgen.net has announced the new release of the 2.7
version of ProCamera, the leading European application for iPhone
Photography. A hybrid of German product quality and next-generation
technology, allowing to take full advantage of all the iPhone's camera
capabilities.
ProCamera was developed in the city where Mercedes Benz crafted the
world's first automobile. So, it should come as no surprise that the
same quality standard continues in Daemgen.net's technological
advancements today. ProCamera enables users to utilize their iPhone
without limitations, transforming it into a high-end digital camera
with full-resolution picture processing and the ease of a
snapshot-camera.
The 2.7 version contains premium content such as: The Anti-Shake
steady-mode, full-resolution zoom, high speed saving and patent-pending
alignment tools like the Virtual Horizon (calibrated level meter).
iPhone 3GS users additionally benefit from ProCamera's manual-focus and
video-recording support.
The 2.7 version introduces a built-in Photo Studio where users get
the best out of their pictures with the tap of a finger. There are
essential image adjustments such as Brightness and Contrast or the
ability to lighten up low-light images by changing the Gamma value
(Flash-Exposure correction), and Black & White - or Sepia-filters
to apply an artistic and professional touch to the photos. The combined
use of effects is unlimited, and as expected all results are processed
in highest quality and full resolution.
DaVinci's Golden Mean
One highlighted feature is described as the DaVinci grid, which
allows users to align objects in respect to the Golden Ratio, giving
any image a natural, harmonic balance. Named after famous artist and
scientist Leonardo DaVinci, proponent of the Golden Mean rule.
Many artists and architects have proportioned their work since the
Renaissance to approximate the Golden Ratio. Today, ProCamera embeds
these sophisticated aspects into the ProCamera application. The
Tips&Tricks section inside the app offers suggestions on how to
fully utilize all aspects of iPhone Photography.
ProCamera: The very first advanced camera app on the AppStore
continues to be the technological market leader. Bringing their
customers simply more amazing features. The ProCamera product website
offers fully loaded information on all of its amazing features, a user
guide and a web gallery. Their support team is always available for any
requests.
Supported Languages: US English and German
Device Requirements:
- iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
- Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
- 3.8 MB
ProCamera 2.7 is $2.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies)
and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the
Photography category.
Link: ProCamera (download
link)
My Spot: The One Free App That Everyone Should
Have
PR: Dusty Roads Media announces My Spot 1.0.1 for iPhone.
This is the one free app that everyone should have. You never know when
an emergency will come up. With the press of a button, My Spot can send
out a message to family, friends or the authorities and let them know
what is happening and where you are.
With its beautiful interface, My Spot gives the user an easy way to
find their spot, virtually anywhere in the world, using GPS/WiFi, a
compass and Google maps. On first use, a user must open the My Spot
Settings to set up the Panic button by entering contacts for one or
more people they want to reach in an emergency. Also in Settings, we
recommend they enter their email settings so messages can be sent
directly from My Spot.
My Spot provides a convenient Panic button that the user can
configure to send an pre-saved emergency email to family, friends or
emergency authorities. This message can even include a photo or audio
recording. My Spot also has the added feature of Help Tracking. When
Help Tracking is activated, My Spot will send out the Panic message
with your location at regular intervals. My Spot provides every iPhone
and iPod user with the easiest way to let people know where you are and
to get help when you need it.
Device Requirements:
- iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
- Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
- Compass functionality requires iPhone 3G
- Audio recording feature requires microphone-equipped
iPhone/iPod
- 1.5 MB
My Spot 1.0.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through
the App Store in the Navigation category.
Link: My Spot
(download
link)
Search White & Yellow Pages on iPhone &
iPad
PR: Avantar, LLC recently launched GPS-enabled White &
Yellow Pages for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. This app launched on the
day the iPad became available and quickly climbed the rankings to be
ranked as one of the Top 25 Reference applications. With it you get the
best of both worlds, business and people search.
Adrian Ochoa, President of Avantar commented, now you get the best
of both worlds, business and people search, in a single app. In the
iPad version of White & Yellow Pages we made a concerted effort to
maintain a clean, simple, and stylish design that an application in an
Apple platform should have. We also included a history tracker and the
ability to save favorite listings. The adoption has been tremendous,
and we've received superb feedback from our users. Mr. Ochoa continued
we know what we are doing. I invite everyone to join the millions
who've already downloaded our free apps and try White & Yellow
Pages today.
White & Yellow Pages app also launched with a beautiful and
stylish mosaic of commonly used shortcuts, which make it easier for its
users to find what they are looking for with a single tap of their
finger.
Feature Highlights:
- Beautiful Apple-like navigation interface
- White & Yellow Pages 1.0 enables interactive lookup using the
iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
- GPS-enabled search results can supply referenced starting
point
- Search results displayed by proximity with exact distance
- The website and business description when available from the
advertiser
- Mosaic of shortcuts for the most commonly used search terms
- Quick business lookup using icon grid or list
- GPS updates progress during travel to destination
- Customizable advertising available in search results
- Single tap to call
- Add listing to contacts
- History tracker
- Save favorite listings
- Driving directions
Device Requirements:
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
- Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
- Application size 0.8 MB
White & Yellow Pages 1.0 is free and available exclusively
through the App Store in the Reference category.
Link: White & Yellow
Pages (download
link)
Accessories
NinjaGrips Releases High-Traction Grips for the
iPad
PR: Fresh from the dojo comes all new high-traction rubber
grip designs for the iPad from NinjaGrips. Crafted from recycled
materials these adhesive-backed grips allow for ultimate mastery of
your iPad. Say good-bye to slipping, white-knuckled squeezing or
awkward handling. NinjaGrips also make it easier to set your iPad down
on hard surfaces without scratches.
NinjaGrips are precision cut from adhesive-backed recycled tire
rubber sheet in various designs making them environmentally friendly
without compromising style. NinjaGrips are a great option for those who
want to retain the aesthetic lines of the iPad without adding a case.
Due to the thinness of the NinjaGrip material these grips are also
compatible with many iPad cases.
NinjaGrips are available for $15 in 5 introductory designs and will
begin shipping the 1st week of May 2010. The 5 introductory designs
include a ninja-inspired "Shuriken," the simplistic "Clean" and "Clean
Cut," the classic "Tokyo Sunrise" and the new-age tech "Industrial."
All designs also include small corner edge strips that allow for
additional grip and protection.
Many new and different designs are planned for release in the near
future allowing for users to choose the design that best fits their
preference. NinjaGrips accepts inquiries for custom bulk design
orders.
Link: NinjaGrips for iPad
BookArc Stand for iPad
PR:
BookArc for iPad is a stand that allows easy access to the charging
port on iPad, regardless of what position your iPad is in. Simply
connect your iPad charger to the Dock Connector from underneath or from
the side - depending on the orientation you have placed your iPad.
Redesigned exclusively for iPad, BookArc is a beautiful slice of
heavy gauge steel that provides a perfect perch for the latest stroke
of genius from Apple. BookArc for iPad uses a soft silicone, reversible
insert to hold iPad in four different positions. Four positions that
let you use your iPad just the way you want to.
Choose your favorite position
BookArc for
iPad gives you a choice of four different positions. In "work mode,"
iPad sits at an angle in both portrait and landscape positions, and
provides access to the home button. In "storage mode" iPad sits upright
in both portrait and landscape positions, perfect for charging and
using your iPad as a stylish photo frame. No matter what position
you're in, you always have access to the charging port.
Can your dock go widescreen?
BookArc gives you the option to view movies, photos and apps in
widescreen, the way they're meant to be seen, something other iPad
docks can't do. Place iPad in BookArc and pair it with the Apple
Wireless Keyboard. You'll have an instant work station for tackling
spreadsheets in Numbers and taming your inbox in Mail. Or use landscape
position to view those amazing vacation photos, movies or your favorite
online webisodes.
Way more than a handheld computer.
BookArc blows up the possibilities of your iPad. Park it on your
desk to watch streaming news feeds. Set BookArc on the kitchen counter
and swipe through a cookbook. Place BookArc in your Home Theater,
connect the Apple Component AV Cable and watch your iTunes movies on
your flat-screen TV. Place iPad on the mantel and enjoy photo
slideshows while charging. BookArc helps you imagine even more
wonderful uses for the iPad in your life.
Elevated for easy access.
It's so easy to charge your iPad while docked in BookArc. That's
because BookArc is elevated to give you plenty of room to connect and
charge your iPad at rest or play. When you're ready to go, disconnect
the cable and you're on your way. It couldn't be any easier.
Easy does it.
BookArc makes it easy to interact with iPad. Just reach out and
touch, swipe or pinch the iPad touchscreen to navigate and operate your
iPad. When you're ready to play games or use apps that require more
aggressive handling or movement, just grab iPad out of your BookArc and
go. When you're done, set iPad back in your BookArc to store and
charge. Your iPad will feel right at home sitting in BookArc for
iPad.
Key facts
- Tabletop stand designed exclusively for iPad
- Handsfree use in four different viewing positions
- Extra sleeve fits most iPad shell-style cases and sleeves
Compatibility
Package
- Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
- Width: 4.375 inches (11.1 cm)
- Depth: 2.375 inches (6 cm)
- Weight: 1.4 pounds (0.64 kg)
$39.99 - Free shipping for a limited time
Link: BookArc for
iPad
MiLi Power Skin iPhone Case
PR: The MiLi Power Skin is the world's thinnest ever
iPhone case with battery charger that nearly doubles the life of your
battery. Say good-bye to chunky and clumpy additions to your iPhone
that can make it almost impossible for it to fit in your back pocket.
With the Power Skin's sleek and form fitting design we are extremely
confident you will love this product. It comes in a variation of
colours, so we guarantee there will be something that fits your
style.
The Mili Power Skin gives you up to a whopping 19 hours audio play
time, 5.4 hours of video playing time, and up to 230 hours of standby
time, never again will a commute into work be boring! Not only does
this battery pack give you unrivaled power reserves but it also
protects your treasured iPhone from knocks and scratches with its hard
shell case. This is clearly an essential purchase for your ever
faithful friend; the iPhone.
Product Specs
- Product Computability: iPhone 3G & 3GS
- Capacity: 1200 mAh (Li Pol)
- Standby Time: Up to 230 hours
- Talk Time: Up to 3.9 hours on 3G
- Internet Use: Up to 3.9 hours on 3G
- Audio Play: Up to 19 hours
- Video Play: Up to 5.4 hours L124 X W65 X T18MM
Regular Price: £59.99
Special Price: £47.99
Link: MiLi Power Skin
Incase Travel Kit Plus for iPad
PR: Travel Kit Plus a convenient carrying solution for
complete protection of your iPad and accessories. With plush faux-fur
lined iPad compartment, cable management and interior pockets for
stand, USB drives earbuds, Apple wireless keyboard and more, the Travel
Kit Plus keeps you protected and well organized.
Features:
- Durable nylon construction
- Interior plush faux-fur lined iPad compartment with extra
padding
- Interior pockets for stand, USB drives, earbuds and Apple wireless
keyboard
- Internal cable management
- Padded Velcro pockets
- Stand for iPad included
Color: Black
$59.95
Link: Travel Kit Plus
USB Fever Car Windshield Mount for iPad
PR: USB Fever Car Windshield Mount Features:
- Easy to Mount: Only takes you 3 Mins to mount.
- Easy to use: Simply bend the bracket arm at any angle you
want.
- One release button, easy to remove your device
This accessory is suitable for:
- Apple iPad
- UMPC
- eee PC (Netbook)
- DVD Player
- eBook
Can be used with:
- 360 Swivel Head Pen Clip
- Flexible Arm Bracket Wire Clipper
Specifications:
- Suitable for DEVICE (HEIGHT): 20.5 ~ 31.5 cm approximately
- Suitable device size (Diagonally): 9" ~ 12" LCD or DVD
- Maximum weight load: 1 ~ 2 Kg.
- Length of Arm (away from suction cup): 20 cm (approximately)
- Operating Temperature: -40 ~ 80"C.
Note:
- Check carefully the dimension before checkout
- Do not operate mounting while vehicle is moving
- Handle with care. Do not drop.
- To clean this bracket, wipe with cloth only. No chemical cleanser
allowed.
- If you would like to lean a cable to charge your device, you may
consider to purchase our cable clipper for this mount
- To make it more safe, it is suggested to load the mount onto your
dashboard instead of hanging your device in the air.
$28.99
Link: USB
Fever Car Windshield Mount for iPad/eeePC/UMPC
Slappa Offers Protective Sleeves for iPad
PR: Focused on Ultimate Protection for iPad, Slappa now has
available an array of sexy, protective cases for the new Apple
device
Slappa Distribution, creator and distributor of professional
quality cases, sleeves, and bags built for protecting digital gear,
today announced the availability of protective sleeves and cases for
the new Apple iPad.
This first series of Slappa iPad storage products includes 5 soft
Super-Cush padded sleeves and one HardBody Pro case.
The Super-Cush sleeves feature highly tactile exterior materials and
custom Slappa prints on the interior linings; they are also
lightweight, utilize Slappa's professional grade zipper pullers, and
include an outer rear storage pocket for cords. Ideal for use within a
main carry bag or carried as a clutch, the sleeves durable exteriors
protect the iPad from bumps, bangs, and water damage.
For users who require ultimate protection, Slappa included a
HardBody Pro case that utilizes the Duro-Shock xEVA for which Slappa is
famous. The HardBody Pro version is lightweight, water resistant, and
fire retardant, providing the iPad with unbeatable protection. Three
spacious internal pockets allow for extra storage of cords and digital
accessories, such as phones, iPods, and cameras. The HardBody Pro
version is compact enough to fit easily into a main carry bag.
"When we heard all the pre-launch talk of iPad, we knew there would
be a hundred other bag companies that would launch basic neoprene
sleeves. True to Slappa form, we focused on offering products that none
of the others would have," says: company president, Dominick
Martinetti. "We focused on creating storage that was worthy of the $500
iPad, and as such developed very high-quality sleeves and cases that
offer stylish cosmetic designs and high quality materials that surpass
the basic, flimsy neoprene sleeves that flood the market.
MSRP prices range from $24.99 to $29.99. All products purchased
through slappa.com are guaranteed by a 360 day warranty and qualify for
Slappa's VIP program.
For more information on how to buy Slappa products,
call 1-704-676-4891 or visit Slappa on the web.
Link: Slappa
(online stores for Canada, UK, and Australia also available)
